Axis Of War: The First Of August

It's hard to believe it's been over seven years since director Ringo Lam has stepped behind a camera. Thankfully, the talented filmmaker is ending that drought with the upcoming Cantonese-noir 'Wild City,' a flick in the same vein as 'City on Fire' and 'Full Alert.' That description definitely has our attention.

Three-Hour Cut Of 'Kwaidan' Gets US Release

July 21, 2015

For the first time ever, the complete three-hour cut of director Masaki Kobayashi's 'Kwaidan' is headed to the United States. The good folks at Criterion are gearing up for the film's release, which should arrive just in time for Halloween. If you're a fan of Japanese horror, this is an essential buy.

Posters, Teaser For Korean Thriller 'Confession'

July 21, 2015

As I've said countless times in the past, filmmakers from South Korea do suspense better than just about anyone in the world. Director Jeong Yeong-bae will attempt to fray nerves of moviegoers across the country when his latest endeavor 'Confession' hits cinemas next month.

Regular visitors to the site¬†will have probably already¬†noticed that it's been a lot quieter than usual around here. The main reason for this is that we are currently hard at work on a complete website redesign. As usual with these things though, they rarely go as smoothly as expected...

Kara Hui To Shoot One Final Action Film

July 12, 2015

Actress Kara Hui has announced that she will appear in one final action movie before she retires in 2017. Details on the project are being kept firmly under wraps but we do know that it is set to start shooting in October and will be directed by Giddens Ko ('You Are the Apple of My Eye').

'Detective K: Secret Of The Lost Island' On DVD

July 12, 2015

KD Media have announced the Korean DVD release of 'Detective K: Secret Of The Lost Island' for the 29th July, 2015. Directed by Kim Suk-Yoon, this follow-up to the 2011 period mystery finds Kim Min attempting to solve a counterfeit silver conspiracy as well as searching for a friend's missing sister.

New Trailer For 'Jianbing Man'

July 12, 2015

A new trailer has been released for 'Jianbing Man', an upcoming Chinese superhero comedy directed by and starring Da Peng (AKA Dong Cheng-Peng). The film tells the story of a young man who grows up in a poor family and earns a living selling jianbings (pancakes), and later becomes a hero.

Second Trailer For Live-Action 'Attack On Titan'

July 12, 2015

A second trailer has been released for the upcoming 2-part live-action Japanese adaptation of 'Attack On Titan'. Based on the manga by Hajime Isayama, the story follows the last surviving members of humanity who have walled themselves off from gigantic creatures known as Titans.

Trailer For 'Into The Badlands'

July 12, 2015

The trailer has been released for 'Into The Badlands', an upcoming AMC martial arts TV show directed by David Dobkin. Loosely based on 'Journey To The West', the series will follow a ruthless warrior and a young boy as they embark on a journey across a dangerous land to find enlightenment.